Benzyl alcohol (also known as α-cresol) is an aromatic alcohol with the formula C6H5CH2OH. The benzyl group is often abbreviated “Bn” (not to be confused with “Bz” which is used for benzoyl), thus benzyl alcohol is denoted as BnOH. Benzyl alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odor. It is useful as a solvent for its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure. Benzyl alcohol has moderate solubility in water (4 g/100 mL) and is miscible in alcohols and diethyl ether. The anion produced by deprotonation of the alcohol group is known as benzylate or benzyloxide.Benzyl Alcohol 99% AR refers to benzyl alcohol, a colorless liquid with a mild aromatic odor, that is at least 99% pure and has an Analytical Reagent (AR) grade, indicating high purity suitable for laboratory analysis and synthesis. It is widely used as a solvent in various products, a fragrance ingredient, a flavoring agent, and in pharmaceuticals, and it is miscible with water and many organic solvents